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A chance for parents and carers with babies under a year old to see the best new films.

The cafe is open from 10am, and the films begin at 11am. The sound is turned down a little, and the lights kept up a little. We'll also help you upstairs with your buggy!

(Please note that due to the need to keep our fire exits accessible, buggies are parked in the bar, where we have staff and CCTV, while the film is on)

Only adults accompanied by babies will be admitted.

HOH subtitles, or ‘closed captioning’, refers to subtitles specifically intended for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. They are a transcription rather than a translation, so as well as reproducing dialogue in films, aim to describe every additional non-dialogue sound available to a hearing audience, e.g. “(sighs)” or “(door creaks)” and song lyrics. These subtitles are hard-coded onto the screen. All guests are welcome to purchase tickets to these screenings and in our experience, hearing guests at these performances do not find the subtitles to be distracting at all.

Wherever possible we play films with the audio description soundtrack. These films are listed below, and can be recognised by the [AD] image beside the film title.

A film with an audio description soundtrack means that we can supply you with headphones for the duration of the film which will relay a special soundtrack with full description of events happening on screen. This means that anyone with visual impairment or other needs can fully enjoy the film.

An audio description soundtrack has no affect whatsoever to anyone without the headphones; it's just like a regular film.

Wherever possible, we play films with the Amplified Audio soundtrack. These films are listed below and can be recognised by the [AA] image beside the film title.

A film with an amplified audio soundtrack is specifically intended for people with hearing impairment. It means that we can supply you with headphones for the duration of the film, and you can turn up the volume as much as you need. 

An amplified audio soundtrack has no affect whatsoever on anyone without the headphones; it's just like a regular film.

Our dementia-friendly screenings take place every second Wednesday of the month.

The film starts at 11am, and our cafe and facilities are be open from 10am for early arrivals, tea, coffee & cake!

As with all our accessible screenings, carers go free.

We’re a dementia-friendly venue and all our staff have been dementia trained via the Alzheimer’s Society. We’ve adapted the space and made adjustments to make sure the space is as safe, helpful, and happy as possible.

This includes:

Additional signage

No adverts or trailers

Lights are left on dim and volume is turned down

The cinema isn’t filled to capacity

Relaxed – eg attendees can sing, dance or talk during the film

15 min interval

Extra cushions & alternative seating available

If you have any questions email us, or sign up for our newsletter to hear about forthcoming screenings!

Accessibility:
Please be aware, the cinema is on the first floor and there is no lift. We do have a medium-wide (1100mm) stairwell with handrails on both sides, and we’ve had several guests with limited mobility join us for films. However it does rely on walking up the stairs (with assistance as required).

Our staff will be ready to lend a hand wherever needed.

Please see here for our Accessibility Document.

Relaxed screenings offer a chance to see films in a relaxed environment and are open to everyone to attend, but are especially tailored for those with autism or others with sensory needs, as well as their friends, family and carers. Relaxed screenings are scheduled every second Sunday of the month.

What’s different about these screenings?

The sound is lower than usual, the lights are kept on low, seats are not allocated, the cinema screening is filled to a maximum capacity of 75%. It’s ok to move around or walk out of the screen if you need a break. It’s ok to make noise if you need.

Come with us on an adventure through space and time as we explore the outer reaches of the universe in our Summer Of Sci-Fi season!

See absolutely everything that's going on at The Castle Cinema, by date.

Tue, 1 Sep

BBFC 15

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
The infamous Camp Miasma slasher franchise is getting rebooted yet again. But when the latest movie’s director becomes obsessed with the mysterious, reclusive actress who played the 'final girl' in the original film, a whole new kind of slasher emerges from the bottom of the lake.
19:30 S3
BBFC 18

I Want Your Sex
An artist entices a new employee into becoming her sexual muse in this US comedy thriller.
19:45 S2
BBFC 15

One Night Only
What if one messy night turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to you? This summer, Will Gluck, the filmmaker of Anyone But You and Easy A, celebrates modern romantic comedy on the big screen with a fresh, witty, swoony original film about searching for love on the least romantic night of the year. Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner star as Allie and Owen, two love-starved strangers who crash into each other in an ever-so-slightly fictionalized New York City on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex. Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps and side quests complicate their night, keeping them apart. As they each race toward and away from each other across the city, they just might discover that the one thing they want most is closer than they think.
20:00 S1

Wed, 2 Sep

BBFC U

Minions & Monsters
Follow the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.
10:45 S1
BBFC 15

One Night Only
What if one messy night turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to you? This summer, Will Gluck, the filmmaker of Anyone But You and Easy A, celebrates modern romantic comedy on the big screen with a fresh, witty, swoony original film about searching for love on the least romantic night of the year. Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner star as Allie and Owen, two love-starved strangers who crash into each other in an ever-so-slightly fictionalized New York City on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex. Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps and side quests complicate their night, keeping them apart. As they each race toward and away from each other across the city, they just might discover that the one thing they want most is closer than they think.
11:00 parent & baby S3 17:00 S1 20:00 S2
BBFC U

Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie
The Paw Patrol lands on a mysterious dinosaur island after a storm, where they meet Rex, a stranded pup. When Humdinger's reckless mining triggers a volcano, the team faces their biggest rescue mission yet to save the island.
12:30 S2
BBFC 15

The Odyssey
An epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic the Odyssey, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, and chronicles his long and perilous journey home after the Trojan War, as he attempts to reunite with his wife, Penelope, portrayed by Anne Hathaway. Where he encounters mythical beings such as the Cyclops, sirens, and the nymph Calypso. The cast includes Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron.
13:15 S1
BBFC 12A

Spider-Man: Brand New Day
It's a Brand New Day for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.
14:00 S3 19:30 S1
BBFC 15

Tony
A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.
15:00 S2
BBFC 15

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
The infamous Camp Miasma slasher franchise is getting rebooted yet again. But when the latest movie’s director becomes obsessed with the mysterious, reclusive actress who played the 'final girl' in the original film, a whole new kind of slasher emerges from the bottom of the lake.
17:15 S3
BBFC 18

I Want Your Sex
An artist entices a new employee into becoming her sexual muse in this US comedy thriller.
17:30 S2
BBFC 12A

The End Of Oak Street
After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighbourhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognisable surroundings.
19:45 S3

Thu, 3 Sep

BBFC PG

Coyote vs Acme
After decades of being blown to bits by bombs, demolished by dynamite, mangled by magnets, battered by boulders, trampled by trains, tricked by tunnels, sprung by springs, steamrolled by steamrollers, maligned by misfires, bedeviled by bungees, rattled by rockets, backstabbed by bat suits, rocked by rocket skates, upended by unicycles, quaked by quake pills, rubberized by rogue bands, and hurled headlong off every cliff in the Southwest, Wile E. Coyote (Genius) finally fights back. Teaming up with billboard accident lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte), he takes on slick corporate counsel Buddy Crane (John Cena) and ACME, Inc., the profit-obsessed conglomerate behind every one of the Coyote’s chaotic catastrophes.
11:45 S3
BBFC U

Minions & Monsters
Follow the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters.
12:00 S1
BBFC U

Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie
The Paw Patrol lands on a mysterious dinosaur island after a storm, where they meet Rex, a stranded pup. When Humdinger's reckless mining triggers a volcano, the team faces their biggest rescue mission yet to save the island.
12:30 S2
BBFC 18

I Want Your Sex
An artist entices a new employee into becoming her sexual muse in this US comedy thriller.
14:15 S1 19:45 S2
BBFC 15

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
The infamous Camp Miasma slasher franchise is getting rebooted yet again. But when the latest movie’s director becomes obsessed with the mysterious, reclusive actress who played the 'final girl' in the original film, a whole new kind of slasher emerges from the bottom of the lake.
14:30 S3 19:30 S3
BBFC 15

One Night Only
What if one messy night turns out to be the best thing that ever happened to you? This summer, Will Gluck, the filmmaker of Anyone But You and Easy A, celebrates modern romantic comedy on the big screen with a fresh, witty, swoony original film about searching for love on the least romantic night of the year. Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner star as Allie and Owen, two love-starved strangers who crash into each other in an ever-so-slightly fictionalized New York City on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex. Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps and side quests complicate their night, keeping them apart. As they each race toward and away from each other across the city, they just might discover that the one thing they want most is closer than they think.
14:45 S2 20:00 S1
BBFC 12A

Spider-Man: Brand New Day
It's a Brand New Day for Peter Parker. Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn’t remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see. The world may have forgotten Peter Parker, but he hasn’t forgotten them.
16:45 S1
BBFC 12A

The End Of Oak Street
After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighbourhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognisable surroundings.
17:00 S3
BBFC 15

Tony
A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.
17:15 S2

Sat, 5 Sep

BBFC U

The Shortest Nights Film Festival: Family Film Club
Join us for a fun, family-friendly selection of British short films and children's activities. An entertaining children’s film programme with fun characters and some cheeky twists and turns. Featuring animated, live action and super 8 films. The screening will be followed by a free 30min activity session inspired by the films. Activities are designed for children aged 5-11, but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Festival activities are available to ticket holders only. Catching Fleas (U)
Dir. Georgina Foiniki (12:30min)
Troublemaker Julia meets timid Ollie standing outside a shop window, staring at a Gameboy. Julia quickly takes interest and makes a deal… The Last Raindrop (U)
Dir. Leticia Apa Ramos (1:48min)
A young girl forms an imaginary friend from the rain. CUEVA (U)
Dir. Amelia Hodgetts (3:15min)
A short film about our prehistoric ancestors, the passing of time, and the stars above us all. Thirst (U)
Dir. Jim Onyemenam (3min)
In this parody-western set on the hottest day ever, our thirsty swashbuckler ends up in a standoff with... a shaken up can of Cola. Naughty or Nice? (U)
Dir. Ariana King (8min)
When nine-year-old Rowan turns up to school in uniform on a fancy-dress day, she wants to runaway and hide… Short Sighted Cinema CIC // The Shortest Nights film festival
BIFA qualifying 'The Shortest Nights' Film Festival returns 5-8th September 2026
11:30 short films S3
BBFC 18

The Shortest Nights Film Festival: Chills and Thrills - Double Bill + Q&A
Enjoy dramatic genre films and dark comedies in this thrilling two-part programme.
We’ll take you to the cutting edge of contemporary British filmmaking with edge-of-your-seat thrillers and horrors, finished with a palate cleanse of delightfully dark comedies. This screening includes a special introduction by actress and festival director, Gem Carmella (Gangs of London) and is followed by a Q&A with filmmakers, and an award presentation by Nicholas Vince (Hellraiser, Nightbreed). The Intimacy Coordinator (18)
Dir. Louisa Connolly-Burnham (20:53min)
Kate is an intimacy coordinator. She is also a sex addict. Latch (12)
Dir. Chelsea Walker (5:25min)
A woman who’s convinced she’s been followed home locks her front door - but is that enough to keep her fears at bay? Skylight (15)
Dir. Barnaby Boulton (17:30min)
A young couple attempt to salvage their failing relationship on a weekend getaway, unaware that they’re walking into a cosmic nightmare. Homonym (12)
Dir. Lily Howkins (17:05min)
Accused of murder, teenager Sam protests her innocence; claiming a malevolent presence in her family home is responsible. When She Sings (15)
Dir. Paul Holbrook (24:34min)
In a dreary British seaside town, a talented artist is haunted by a sinister mermaid, and terrorised by a coven of strange locals. INTERMISSION Gristle (15)
Dir. James Alex Thomson (14:06)
A cult writer with an online following must confront a past she's tried to forget when her estranged ex-lover reappears… Time's Up, I'm Afraid (12)
Dir. James Button (14min)
During a routine session a hypnotherapist discovers she may be the one who has been hypnotised. Mr. Vapey Man (18)
Dir. Hugo Docking (1:15min)
He’s full of juicy flavours. You’ll never get enough, if you let him give you.. Just. One. Puff. The Humbug (15)
Dir. Cole Paviour (9:09min)
Two elderly women in a care home grapple with magical mint humbugs, setting off an absurd journey through pleasure and peril. The Devil Is In Me (12)
Dir. Tia Salisbury (11:45min)
Late 18th-century England. A nightmarish teenager and a rookie Reverend lock horns over Sunday school attendance. Short Sighted Cinema CIC // The Shortest Nights film festival
BIFA qualifying 'The Shortest Nights' Film Festival returns 5-8th September 2026
19:00 short films S3

Sun, 6 Sep

BBFC 18

The Shortest Nights Film Festival: Griftin’ + Q&A
Expect capers, cons and annoying colleagues in these hilarious, high-energy narrative comedies. This screening includes a special introduction by actress and festival director, Gem Carmella (Gangs of London) and is followed by a Q&A, and an award presentation by comedy producer, Janet Awe (Dreamland, Sideliners) Gan Canny (15)
Dir. Lou Burns, Aaron Burns (17:43min)
Tyler and Paige don't agree with the way their estranged Mam has arranged their Nana’s funeral, and impulsively take matters into their own hands. Muffins 'n' More (15)
Rich Farris (4:15min)
Elliot doesn’t have an anger issue, you have an anger issue! His method of shutting his rage away inside his head is working just fine, but it’s put to the test by a little old lady… Van Kampen & The Mosquito (12)
Dir. Scott Hurran (7:26min)
A seasoned hitman is forced to mentor his boss's chaotic, selfie obsessed, nepo baby turned assassin intern in a warehouse stakeout. Colette (PG)
Dir. Myles McAuliffe (4:30min)
She's got thirty minutes for lunch and a lot of phone calls to make… Duck Duck Goose (12)
Dir. Harry Redding (13:30min)
While working as children’s entertainers to supplement their slow-moving acting careers, best friends Jack and Bill decide to rob a house. Deli Meat (18)
BRICK (15:53min)
Two inept criminals, are tasked with burying their first body in the woods but find themselves at loggerheads when they realise that they’ve only brought one spade. Short Sighted Cinema CIC // The Shortest Nights film festival
BIFA qualifying 'The Shortest Nights' Film Festival returns 5-8th September 2026
12:00 short films S3
BBFC 15

The Shortest Nights Film Festival: Brothers, Fathers, Sons + Q&A
Character-driven dramas from across the UK exploring male familial relationships with complexity, depth and cinematic flair. This screening includes a special introduction by actress and festival director, Gem Carmella (Gangs of London) and is followed by a Q&A, and an award presentation by Philip Ilson (London Short Film Festival) Gowk (15)
Dir. Ryan Pollock (15min)
Set in a decaying Scottish housing estate and based on a true story, Gowk follows a young boy as he begins to unravel a secret family wound upon visiting his mother in hospital against his father’s will. Chinaman (15)
Dir. Rob Chiu (12:38min)
Set in a Chinese takeaway in the north of England, 1989. When a group of customers turn hostile, a father and his eldest son are forced into a confrontation that exposes everything they cannot say to each other. Gumball (12)
Dir. James Murray (4min)
While down at the seaside, a father attempts to build the beginnings of a new relationship with his son. How to Wash a Body, How to Cleanse a Soul (12)
Dir. Luke Bather (19:47min)
The first time Jack ever sees Richard, his biological Dad, is two hours before Richard's funeral… Yellow Bucket (15)
Dir. Simon Brooke (15:29min)
A scientific discovery rocks Connor and his family. Short Sighted Cinema CIC // The Shortest Nights film festival
BIFA qualifying 'The Shortest Nights' Film Festival returns 5-8th September 2026
14:30 short films S3
BBFC 18

The Shortest Nights Film Festival: Fallout + Q&A
A collection of heartfelt, high-concept dramedies exploring the emotional fallout of events we can’t control. Expect witty, jaw dropping twists and outstanding performances in these shorts that are equal parts entertainment and catharsis. This screening includes a special introduction by actress and festival director, Gem Carmella (Gangs of London) and is followed by a Q&A, and an award presentation by Kyla Harris (We Might Regret This). Tell Your Face (12)
Dir. Jill Worsley (14:05)
Haunted by her late mother's praise of her smooth skin, Chikana hits 30 and begins to obsess over developing wrinkles concocting an extreme way to stop them in their tracks. Useless (12)
Ariel Heller (9:48min)
A man starts using an AI therapist and soon faces humiliating consequences. Truckload (15)
Dir. Aella Jordan-Edge (19:50min)
There are 12 steps to recovery following LIZZIE’s traffic accident (and that’s not counting the 50 stairs up to her flat). Full Fat (12)
Dir. Louisa Connolly-Burnham (9:27min)
Grace is in love with Bels, and Bels has a new boyfriend. Something has to give… The Sorrows of Young Charlotte (18)
Dir. Shir Ariya (13:32min)
Charlie is still mourning her recent break-up when she meets her friend Werther for a coffee. As she confides in him, their conversation takes an awkwardly flirtatious turn. Short Sighted Cinema CIC // The Shortest Nights film festival
BIFA qualifying 'The Shortest Nights' Film Festival returns 5-8th September 2026
17:00 short films S3

Tue, 22 Sep

BBFC 15

NT Live: The Misanthrope
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy. Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham directs Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) highly anticipated play.
19:00 S3

Tue, 20 Oct

BBFC 12A

The Met Opera: Macbeth
Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Following past triumphs in many of Verdi’s signature baritone roles, Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite Lise Davidsen—the world’s reigning dramatic soprano—as the power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske, a brilliant young director making waves around the world. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the heroic Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Macbeth’s friend-turned-victim Banquo. This production is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to cinemas across the globe.
18:00 S3

Tue, 27 Oct

BBFC 12A

The Royal Ballet: Manon
In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. Steadfast and devoted, he offers the possibility of an honourable life. Yet, the riches promised by the world of Parisian society remain tempting... Manon’s inner turmoil and struggle for survival lie at the devastating heart of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s novel. In this signature work of The Royal Ballet, MacMillan’s nuanced understanding of human psychology makes for an unflinching look into the moral degradation of Manon’s Paris, while all its decadence and decay are brought to life through Jules Massenet’s score and Nicholas Georgiadis’s designs.
19:15 S3

Tue, 10 Nov

BBFC 12A

The Royal Opera: Carmen
Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever-popular opera. An all-star cast brings this white-hot drama to life, with Ginger Costa-Jackson in the fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas as the jealous and despairing Don José. Following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, Sesto Quatrini returns to conduct Bizet’s electrifying and sensual score.
19:00 S3

Tue, 1 Dec

BBFC 12A

The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds Drosselmeyer, who whisks her away on a journey into a whole world of enchantment: fantastical landscapes of flurried snow and glittering confection where toys come alive and the magic never stops. Peter Wright’s production of this festive family favourite sparkles to the wondrous swell of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score, alongside the glow and grandeur of Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs.
19:15 S3

Tue, 26 Jan

BBFC 12A

The Met Opera: La Fanciulla Del West
Puccini’s exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by Richard Jones, marking the company’s first new production of La Fanciulla del West in more than 30 years. Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky makes her role debut as Minnie, the tough tavern owner with a heart of gold who finds love when she least expects it. Tenor SeokJong Baek is the dashing bandit who rambles into the remote California mining town to steal her heart, opposite baritone Christopher Maltman as the lawman determined to deliver justice—and win Minnie for himself. Maestro Keri-Lynn Wilson takes the podium to conduct one of opera’s most action-packed adventures, live from the Met stage to cinemas worldwide.
18:00 S3

Wed, 3 Feb

BBFC 15

The Royal Opera: Götterdämmerung
An earth in ruin. The twilight of the Gods. Deception leads to treachery, then devastation, when Siegfried is tricked into betraying Brünnhilde. Learning the truth of her beloved’s innocence, Brünnhilde at last returns the ring to the Rhinemaidens, before ordering that Valhalla be swallowed in flames. For the long-awaited finale of Wagner’s epic saga, director Barrie Kosky situates the rich apocalyptic drama in a contemporary world of dream-like turmoil. Antonio Pappano, Conductor Laureate of The Royal Opera, returns to take on the impassioned, otherworldly music – including Siegfried’s transporting Funeral March and Brünnhilde’s electrifying Immolation Scene. The brilliant cast is led by Elisabet Strid, Andreas Schager and Mika Kares, who together with the full forces of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and the Royal Opera Chorus bring opera’s greatest journey to its shattering end.
16:45 S3

Tue, 23 Feb

BBFC 12A

The Royal Opera: Così Fan Tutte
Spurred on by a bet, two young men hatch a plan to test the fidelity of their girlfriends. What follows is a slippery game of seduction and power, the four lovers plunging into a dizzying world of shifting reality, where truth becomes increasingly unstable. Così fan tutte has lost none of its sting since it first scandalised audiences in 1790. In her Main Stage debut, Netia Jones, Associate Director of The Royal Opera, reimagines Mozart’s comedy of manners through a sharp contemporary lens, where 18th-century romantic trickery meets deeply satirical high-tech deceit. Taking on the roles of the lovers is an exciting young cast led by Louise Alder, Simone McIntosh, Mingjie Lei and Huw Montague Rendall, with Gerald Finley as their manipulative game-master Don Alfonso and Emily Pogorelc as Despina. Thomas Hengelbrock conducts, bringing out the exquisite melodies that underpin the provocative, and resolutely modern, themes at the heart of the opera.
18:45 S3

Tue, 23 Mar

BBFC 12A

The Royal Ballet: Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland
At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…As Alice journeys through Wonderland, she encounters countless strange creatures. She’s swept off her feet by the charming Knave of Hearts, who’s on the run for stealing the tarts. Confusion piles upon confusion. Then Alice wakes with a start. Was it all a daydream? Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland burst onto the stage in 2011 in an explosion of colour, stage magic and inventive, sophisticated choreography. Joby Talbot’s score combines contemporary soundworlds with sweeping melodies that gesture to ballet scores of the 19th century. Bob Crowley’s wildly imaginative, eye-popping designs draw on everything from puppetry to projections to make Wonderland wonderfully real. The result shows The Royal Ballet at its best, bringing together world-class dance with enchanting family entertainment and ingenious music and design.
19:15 S3

Thu, 22 Apr

BBFC 12A

The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake
Princess Odette is bound by a curse, turned into a swan by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. The spell can only be broken by a pledge of eternal love. When she meets Prince Siegfried, he is immediately enamoured by her fragile beauty and pledges to free her. But freedom is not promised for Odette as Von Rothbart conspires to thwart the lovers’ plans. Liam Scarlett’s production for The Royal Ballet brings together Tchaikovsky’s towering score and John Macfarlane’s picturesque designs to create an enduring ballet spectacle of love, treachery and forgiveness.
19:15 S3

Wed, 5 May

BBFC 12A

The Royal Opera: Tosca
Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police. At the mercy of Scarpia’s twisted desires, Tosca is forced to make a horrific bargain: sleeping with the man she hates, in order to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out? Oliver Mears’s acclaimed production returns, setting Puccini’s operatic thriller in a contemporary, war-torn Rome. Daniel Oren conducts Aleksandra Kurzak, who returns to the title role, joined by Saimir Pirgu as Cavaradossi and Christopher Maltman as Baron Scarpia.
19:00 S3

Tue, 25 May

BBFC 12A

The Royal Ballet: Romeo & Juliet
The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet when they meet each other at the Capulet ball, into which Romeo has snuck. The two fall in love and they profess their devotion to each other at Juliet’s balcony. They secretly get married. The stakes are raised for the young couple when Romeo avenges the death of his friend Mercutio who has been killed by Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin. For this, Romeo is exiled from Verona. Meanwhile, Juliet’s parents are forcing her to marry another suitor. In order to be together, Romeo and Juliet must risk it all.
19:15 S3

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